West Ham lead Bolasie chase

West Ham United are heading the queue to sign Crystal Palace attacker Yannick Bolasie. The Congolese footballer was strongly linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur last summer but the Eagles were firm in their bid to keep hold of his services.

The 27-year-old followed to have a mixed season in the top flight with injuries hampering his progress during the second half of the campaign.

A host of English clubs including Manchester United and Liverpool are keeping tabs on the player, but according to The Mirror, the Hammers are stealing the march.

The Eagles are well aware of the interest in Bolasie and have already bought Andros Townsend from Newcastle United as a sound replacement.

Bolasie has appeared in 143 games for Palace since his move from Bristol City in 2012. He has also earned 27 caps with the Democratic Republic of Congo.